Perspectives in Computation

Perspectives in Computation
Author: Robert Geroch
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2009-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0226288552

Perspectives in Computation covers three broad topics: the computation process & its limitations; the search for computational efficiency; & the role of quantum mechanics in computation.

Computation and Human Experience

Computation and Human Experience
Author: Philip Agre
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 394
Release: 1997-07-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780521386036

By paying close attention to the metaphors of artificial intelligence and their consequences for the field's patterns of success and failure, this text argues for a reorientation of the field away from thought and toward activity. It offers a critical reconstruction of AI research.

A Small Matter of Programming

A Small Matter of Programming
Author: Bonnie A. Nardi
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1993
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780262140539

Analyzes cognitive, social and technical issues of end user programming. Drawing on empirical research on existing end user systems, this text examines the importance of task-specific programming languages, visual application frameworks and collaborative work practices for end user computing.

Heterogeneous Computing

Heterogeneous Computing
Author: Mohamed Zahran
Publisher: Morgan & Claypool
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2019-05-29
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1450361005

If you look around you will find that all computer systems, from your portable devices to the strongest supercomputers, are heterogeneous in nature. The most obvious heterogeneity is the existence of computing nodes of different capabilities (e.g. multicore, GPUs, FPGAs, ...). But there are also other heterogeneity factors that exist in computing systems, like the memory system components, interconnection, etc. The main reason for these different types of heterogeneity is to have good performance with power efficiency. Heterogeneous computing results in both challenges and opportunities. This book discusses both. It shows that we need to deal with these challenges at all levels of the computing stack: from algorithms all the way to process technology. We discuss the topic of heterogeneous computing from different angles: hardware challenges, current hardware state-of-the-art, software issues, how to make the best use of the current heterogeneous systems, and what lies ahead. The aim of this book is to introduce the big picture of heterogeneous computing. Whether you are a hardware designer or a software developer, you need to know how the pieces of the puzzle fit together. The main goal is to bring researchers and engineers to the forefront of the research frontier in the new era that started a few years ago and is expected to continue for decades. We believe that academics, researchers, practitioners, and students will benefit from this book and will be prepared to tackle the big wave of heterogeneous computing that is here to stay.

Modern Perspectives in Lattice QCD: Quantum Field Theory and High Performance Computing

Modern Perspectives in Lattice QCD: Quantum Field Theory and High Performance Computing
Author: Laurent Lellouch
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 756
Release: 2011-08-25
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0199691606

The aim of the book is to familiarize the new generation of PhD students and postdoctoral fellows with the principles and methods of modern lattice field theory, which aims to resolve fundamental, non-perturbative questions about QCD without uncontrolled approximations.

Smart Data

Smart Data
Author: Kuan-Ching Li
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2019-03-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0429018037

Smart Data: State-of-the-Art Perspectives in Computing and Applications explores smart data computing techniques to provide intelligent decision making and prediction services support for business, science, and engineering. It also examines the latest research trends in fields related to smart data computing and applications, including new computing theories, data mining and machine learning techniques. The book features contributions from leading experts and covers cutting-edge topics such as smart data and cloud computing, AI for networking, smart data deep learning, Big Data capture and representation, AI for Big Data applications, and more. Features Presents state-of-the-art research in big data and smart computing Provides a broad coverage of topics in data science and machine learning Combines computing methods with domain knowledge and a focus on applications in science, engineering, and business Covers data security and privacy, including AI techniques Includes contributions from leading researchers

An Information-Theoretic Approach to Neural Computing

An Information-Theoretic Approach to Neural Computing
Author: Gustavo Deco
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1461240166

A detailed formulation of neural networks from the information-theoretic viewpoint. The authors show how this perspective provides new insights into the design theory of neural networks. In particular they demonstrate how these methods may be applied to the topics of supervised and unsupervised learning, including feature extraction, linear and non-linear independent component analysis, and Boltzmann machines. Readers are assumed to have a basic understanding of neural networks, but all the relevant concepts from information theory are carefully introduced and explained. Consequently, readers from varied scientific disciplines, notably cognitive scientists, engineers, physicists, statisticians, and computer scientists, will find this an extremely valuable introduction to this topic.

Quantum Computing Since Democritus

Quantum Computing Since Democritus
Author: Scott Aaronson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2013-03-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0521199565

Takes students and researchers on a tour through some of the deepest ideas of maths, computer science and physics.

Affective Computing and Interaction: Psychological, Cognitive and Neuroscientific Perspectives

Affective Computing and Interaction: Psychological, Cognitive and Neuroscientific Perspectives
Author: G”k‡ay, Didem
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2010-10-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1616928948

Since interactions may occur between animals, humans, or computational agents, an interdisciplinary approach which investigates foundations of affective communication in a variety of platforms is indispensable. In the field of affective computing, a collection of research, merging decades of research on emotions in psychology, cognition and neuroscience will inspire creative future research projects and contribute to the prosperity of this emerging field. Affective Computing and Interaction: Psychological, Cognitive and Neuroscientific Perspectives examines the current state and the future prospects of affect in computing within the context of interactions. Uniting several aspects of affective interactions and topics in affective computing, this reference reviews basic foundations of emotions, furthers an understanding of the contribution of affect to our lives and concludes by revealing current trends and promising technologies for reducing the emotional gap between humans and machines, all within the context of interactions.